I have been working at Warnes Equipment Services since January 2003.My duties include managing eight staff members and ensuring the smooth running of the workshop as well as on-site technicians.My duties as Workshop Manager include:Incoming jobs and assessments, repair/service, installation of compressorsJob cards, Work in progress, oversee 12 Technicians, allocation internal/external jobs;Quality control, health & safety;Technician team buildingExternal visits to clients, build relationships, introduce new clients, manage clients' jobs, provide above-average customer service.Training new technicians to service and repair compressorsRepairs, servicing, rebuilds, and new build ups onsite and in the workshopManages all administrative functions for the Service Manager without supervision. Receive and process work orders for service.Ensures that work orders are promptly written up and time cards ready upon the receipt of work authorization.Ensures all work orders have proper SMCS Information.Ensures cash sale work orders are prepared correctly and are given to the Service Manager or Shop Foreman for collection. Processes the payment, deposit it, and send it to the Credit Department with a transmittal and deposit slip.Ensures that time cards are processed each day and time is entered into the system. Ensures that a daily posting is made from the time cards to the master payroll sheet.Ensures payroll sheets for the proceeding week are totaled, authorized, and sent to the Payroll Department each Monday.Processes all purchase orders, daily.Prepares the engine, transmission, and radiator reports by the 10th of each month.Prepares gasoline and diesel fuel usage reports are prepared by the 1st of each month.Maintains petty cash. Quote customersSelling new compressorsAdvising customers of compressors sizes for their requirementsSafety representativeBuilding and maintaining customer relationships

My duties as a Compressor Technician included:Responsible for performing inspections and examinations, troubleshooting problems, fixing and replacing components, modifying and upgrading parts, and conducting regular maintenance checks to ensure quality and efficiency.Assess and test defective machines, and fault find and submit to the supervisor of repair needs.Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair.Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts.Install, replace or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturers and Warnes Compressors specifications.Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacturers and Warnes Compressors specifications.Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel-mechanical knowledge.Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.Maintain a neat and organised work environment.Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that machines can be maintained and repaired.Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor’s requirements.Record maintenance information.Function test machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time.Rebuilding, repairing, and servicing compressorsBuilt new electric, petrol and diesel compressorsQuoted on repairs and rebuildsAssisted customers at the workshop with spares, quotes, etc.Sales and customer consultingComplete overhauls of compressors

My duties as Technical Apprentice included:Perform routine, preventative maintenance and repairs on air compressors, dryers, gas generators, and ancillary equipment at customer sites and provide a complete solution to the customer's industrial equipment maintenance needs.Stripped and cleaned partsCleaning workshopMaintenance of tools and equipmentTrained to repair piston compressorsWelding